'She Was Dark': Udaipur Man Gets Death Penalty For Burning Wife Alive Over Skin Colour, Weight

A court in Udaipur has handed a death sentence to a man who brutally murdered his wife after repeatedly harassing her over her dark skin tone, officials confirmed on Sunday.

The man, identified as Kishan, was convicted of killing his wife, Laxmi, by pouring acid on her and setting her on fire. The prosecution revealed that Kishan often mocked Laxmi for her looks and weight, subjecting her to constant verbal abuse.

On the night of the incident, Kishan told Laxmi he had brought her some "medicine" and applied the substance on her body. When she noticed a strong acidic smell and raised concerns, he brushed them off. Moments later, he lit an incense stick on her stomach, igniting her clothes. He then poured the rest of the acid on her, resulting in fatal burn injuries.

Later, Kishan poured the remaining liquid on her, leading to her death from severe burns.

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Police officials have registered a case at Vallabhnagar police station in Udaipur, and the trial was conducted in the court of the Additional District Judge.

In response Public prosecutor Dinesh Paliwal said the crime stemmed from the accused’s obsession with his wife’s complexion.

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“He continuously humiliated her for her dark skin and ultimately killed her in a brutal manner," Paliwal told media.

While delivering the sentence, the judge remarked that such acts of cruelty were on the rise and stated that the death penalty was necessary “to keep the fear of the court alive in society.”